Passmore Williamson (1822-1895) was a Quaker abolitionist, successful businessman, and member of the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Williamson helped many slaves gain freedom, among them Henry Box Brown (circa 1815 to 1897), but is best known for the liberation of Jane Johnson (circa 1814/1827 to 1872) in July 1855 and his subsequent imprisonment, which made him a national celebrity.
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1822 - 1895Life of abolitionist Passmore Williamson.
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c. 1840Passmore Williamson's family moves to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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1842Passmore Williamson joins the Pennsylvania Abolition Society.
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1848Passmore Williamson marries Mercie Knowles Taylor and is elected secretary of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society.
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1849Passmore Williamson helps Henry Box Brown escape from slavery.
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1855Passmore Williamson helps Jane Johnson escape from slavery.
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Jul 1855 - Nov 1855Passmore Williamson is imprisoned on the charge of contempt5 of court; the case receives national attention.
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1865 - 1895Passmore Williamson works for civil rights and women's suffrage.
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1895Death of Passmore Williamson from natural causes.
